LEEDS XPRESS TRIATHLON

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1 LEEDS XPRESS TRIATHLON 2015 Sunday 26th July 2015, 07:00, at Leeds Grammar School, Alwoodly Gates, Harrogate Rd, Leeds, LS17 9NA An Xtra Mile Events Triathlon This booklet contains important race information, course maps and transition plan.

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4 LEEDS XPRESS TRIATHLON 2015 Welcome and timetable 4 Leeds Xpress Triathlon th July open from 07:00 Welcome to the Leeds Xpress Triathlon 2015 from Xtra Mile Events! We are delighted to be staging the Leeds Xpress Triathlon in the fantastic setting of Leeds Grammar School. A great sprint triathlon which starts with a 400m swim in the 6 lane heated indoor pool. This is followed by an out and back cycle along the rolling, picturesque A61, and finally an off road run on closed roads and tracks. A weekend for family and friends It is a great event to bring family and friends to, to help cheer you on and explore the grounds. Spectators can watch the swim from a tiered seating gallery and see the cyclists riding in and out of the school where there are also great views of the run which is enclosed in the school grounds. Remember, there is free parking for competitors and spectators! A big thank-you To the Grammar School at Leeds for allowing us to use their fantastic facilities; to all the marshals who help make this a great event; Triathlon England officials; Xtra Mile Events crew; Manchester Medical Services and to CLIC Sargent, our official charity for the event. Supporting this event are a number of sponsors, including Zone3, Clif Bar, Pro Spin, Race Force and Jabra. Well done to you! You ll receive your medal and your results will be available to print out as soon as you cross the finish line. You will be able to download your free souvenir race photo shortly after the race. Enjoy the day! See you there! Arrival Parking: There is free parking on the day on site. The address is The Grammar School at Leeds, LS17 8GS. Registration: The theatre foyer at the school please follow registration signs from the car park. Transition: Just outside the swimming pool near the car park. Timetable 07:00 Registration opens 07:30 Transition opens 08:00 First group of competitors start the swim leg 09:30 (approx) First competitors complete the whole course 11:30 (approx) Last group of competitors start the swim leg 13:00hrs (approx) Last competitors complete the whole course 14:00 14:30 (approx) Prize Giving

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6 LEEDS XPRESS TRIATHLON 2015 General race information 6 Registration Registration is in the theatre foyer area of the school. Please follow the registration signs from the car park. Registration will be open from 06:30 until 45 minutes before the last wave. This is your first port of call you will not be able to enter transition without your race numbers. YOU MUST SHOW PHOTO ID Home Nation Association members MUST show their current year membership cards (without this you will be charged 5 for a day licence). Non-Home Nation Association members must show a form of photo ID, e.g. driving licence. All non Home Nation Association competitors have already paid for their day licence. Race numbers Race numbers must be clearly visible for the cycle and run. Use safety pins or a race belt to attach your numbers. If wearing a race belt, please ensure the number can be seen through each timing point during the cycling phase a number must be displayed on your back, during the running phase a number must be displayed on your front. You will be issued with 3 number tattoos one number for each arm and one for your left calf. These are easy to apply and are like children s tattoos see details below for information on how to apply them. There will be tubs of water and cloths outside the registration area for you to use. Please do not try to apply the tattoos on top of any oils, gels or lotions as they will not work. The tattoos are easily removed using baby oil or similar. Race pack Your race pack will contain: 2 x race numbers one goes on your back on the cycle, one on your front for the run 1 x bike sticker a small square sticker for your bike Number tattoos see instructions opposite for how to apply Electronic timing chip and ankle strap you must wear this on your left ankle You will also receive an XME goody bag. We will have race belts and a small range of clothing available to buy including a limited edition Xtra Mile Events cycle top. Race briefing Your race briefing will take place poolside just before your wave starts, please ensure you are poolside 15 minutes before your start time so that you don t miss this. Changing facilities and baggage storage Changing facilities are available at the school, please use your car to store dry clothes rather than leaving them in the changing rooms.

7 LEEDS XPRESS TRIATHLON 2015 Course information 7 Swim Sprint 400m Indoor 6-lane, 25m swimming pool The format is a staggered start of competitors every mins. Report to poolside 15 minutes before your swim start time, when a register will be taken and the race briefing will be given. Do not change your start time. Please note we will do our best to keep to your allocated start time, however, where other competitors have underestimated their swim times, this can cause delays we always hope this will not happen! Tumble turns are permitted (if you re not doing a tumble turn just touch the wall with your hand at each end). If you need to overtake another competitor during your swim, please follow the normal etiquette of tapping them gently on the foot, and overtaking at the next available end. If you are tapped on the foot by another competitor, please allow them to pass you when you reach the end of that length of the pool. You must climb out of the pool no-one can use the steps. When leaving the pool, please walk on the poolside. Leave the pool area and enter transition. NO DIVING INTO THE POOL. There will be 3-4 swimmers per lane, starting 10 seconds apart. You will swim your 400m in the direction (clockwise or anti-clockwise) indicated by the lane counters and will stay in the same lane throughout.

8 LEEDS XPRESS TRIATHLON 2015 Course information 8 Cycle Sprint: 23.6km PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE COURSE. This course starts and finishes at The Grammar School. See later in booklet for map. Follow the route signs the route is clearly signposted with fluorescent yellow signs. Do not unrack your bike until your helmet is on and is fastened. At the end, do not take off your helmet until your bike is back on the racking. Drafting will not be permitted see British Triathlon website for a description of drafting. Please note: Always obey the Highway Code there will be two BTF Draft Busters (motorbike referees) roaming the cycle course, who have the power to issue penalties and disqualifications for infringements of the Highway Code and/or British Triathlon Rules. Proceed with caution as you enter and exit the Centre entrance road as there may be other runners, cyclists and cars in this area. There is a set of traffic lights which will be marshalled any competitor that has to stop will have their delay timed and be given a 10 second bonus to compensate for slowing down and speeding up again. The turnaround point is the roundabout at the A658, please take care going around this. There are marshals here noting down race numbers to ensure that you complete the full course. The A61 is used by farm vehicles, please be aware that they may pull out of farm entrances. Please exercise particular caution if conditions are wet. At various points along the course, marshals will be there to advise but have no power to stop or control traffic. You are responsible for your own safety at all times. Run Sprint: 5.4km The run route is a two lap course entirely within the grounds of the school much of which is on grass. Please bring suitable footwear for running on grass, particularly if it is wet. The course is marked with yellow fluorescent signs. Transition Located in the car park near the swimming pool. See later in booklet for diagram. You will not be able to enter transition without showing your race numbers and your numbered bike sticker this is for security reasons. Please use the competitor entry entrance to put your bike and equipment into transition please give priority of way to competitors starting the cycle section here. Please find your race number marked on the relevant bay, and rack your bike and place any race equipment (e.g. bike, cycle/ run shoes, etc) at this spot. Please ensure your kit does not stray into transition aisles, and be mindful of other competitors who are already competing. It is recommended that you walk through & familiarise yourself with the routes to/from your bay and from/to the entrances and exits of transition prior to starting the race. Remember to leave your bike in a low enough gear, ready for the cycle section. Reminder: there is no cycling in transition mount/dismount your bike at the mount/dismount point.

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10 LEEDS XPRESS TRIATHLON 2015 General race information 10 Timing chip and strap This must be attached to your ankle (this is where it has been designed to work at its optimum and fixing it anywhere else will jeopardise you getting your race times). You must wear your race strap throughout the whole race. It is advisable to wear the chip UNDER your wetsuit leg to prevent it being lost. Please return your chip to the marshal at the finish line. You will not be allowed to remove your bike without returning your chip and ankle strap. If you have lost your timing chip you will be charged 10 to remove your bike from transition. The chip timing system will give you detailed results including all your splits and a printout of your results will be available at the finish line. Timing points The timing points we use between stages are: Swim: from when the horn starts the swim to when you enter transition T1: from when you enter transition to when you leave transition on your bike Bike: from when you exit transition on your bike to when you exit transition to start the run T2: from when you enter transition to when you leave transition for the run Run: from when you exit transition to start the run to when you cross the finish line Relay teams Each member of a relay team will need to pass on the electronic timing chip and ankle strap to the next team member at transition. As soon as the chip has been attached the next team member may begin their section of the event. Bike mechanic service Team Race Force will be available on race day offering free bike safety checks and answering all your race day questions. They will be fully stocked with essential spares should you forget anything this will incur a small charge. Bike rescue service Xtra Mile Events provides a bike rescue service. If you are out on the bike course and suffer e.g. a mechanical fault such as a flat tyre, and you are too far out to be able to walk back to transition, we will send a vehicle to come and rescue you. All you need to do is wait for a BTF motorbike official to come by, and flag them down. They will contact the race director, who will organise for the vehicle to come to your aid as soon as possible, and take you and your bike back to transition. Please do not request assistance and then use an alternative means to return to transition. Withdrawing partway through If you withdraw from the event at any stage before the finish, please tell a marshal. This is for your own safety (and saves us spending hours searching for you out on the course!). If you cannot complete a stage, but wish to continue with the other disciplines in the event, you may do so, but you will be disqualified from overall results. You MUST inform the race official of this as soon as you are able to do so. First aid First aid is available on site, and a mobile ambulance crew is able to attend to casualties out on the course. If you need medical assistance, marshals have contact numbers for the medical teams.

11 LEEDS XPRESS TRIATHLON 2015 General race information 11 Refreshments All competitors will receive a bottle of water at the finish line, where we will also have bananas, sweets and biscuits. Please bring something with you to drink during and after the race leave it at transition, and/or store it on your bike. There will be a drinks station on the run course, with paper cups of water, please observe the no litter rule. Massage Post-race massage is available on site. This will be in the finish line area and there is a nominal charge of 5. Let them know if you need a massage, or just want some advice! Photography You will get a free souvenir photo from the event. Our official photographer is Tim Waterworth Photography. Race photographs will be available to view after the event at They are of sufficient quality to download and print up to A4 size. Results The timing marquee will be located close to the finish line. Tap in your race number for a printout of your results. Results will be posted live to the Xtra Mile Events website on race day. After this competitors will have 72 hours from the time of its posting to make queries. Winners will be announced at the prize giving. Prize giving This will take place at 12:00 adjacent to the transition area. Prizes for standard and sprint distances are as follows: 1st Overall Female / Male Jabra headphones, XME Winners mug plus free XME race entry 2nd Overall Female / Male Pro Spin voucher and Zone3 voucher, XME Winners mug plus free XME race entry 3rd Overall Female / Male One month s coaching from pro triathlete Paul Hawkins, XME Winners mug plus free XME race entry 1st Female / Male in age categories 19yrs / / / / / / / / / / 65+ XME Winners mug plus free XME race entry Amendment of entry details We can amend various details relating to you, but you must notify us of any corrections to entry details before starting the event. No changes will be made afterwards. Contact us via our website, or at the registration desk on the day. Post-race collection of kit from transition You are asked to collect your bike and kit from the transition area as soon as possible after you finish by 16:00 at the latest. Lost property Any lost property handed to Xtra Mile Events will be kept for four weeks after the event. Please contact the office on or info@xtramileevents.com. Spectators Spectators are very welcome to watch all stages of the event. SWIM There is a tiered seating gallery to watch the swim from. CYCLE You can watch cyclists riding in and out of the school drive and then you are also in a good position to cheer the athletes along on the run route.. RUN As above the school drive is a good place to cheer the athletes along. Once you have seen them for the second time, you will have time to get back to the finish line to see them finish. Marshals may warn you of oncoming competitors this is for your own safety. Please also stay out of the marked competitor only areas. Most importantly, enjoy the event! Accommodation For details of local accommodation, please contact the Leeds Visitor Centre: or tel: Please note The organiser cannot be held responsible for competitors property lost, stolen or damaged before, during or after this event. Please attend the prize giving if you have won a category. We will not post out prizes. Alternatively, ask someone to collect your prize on your behalf.

12 LEEDS XPRESS TRIATHLON 2015 Common rule infringements 12 Penalties This information is designed to help you enjoy the race and to not incur penalties. Any penalties issued will be displayed in the timing tent and any queries addressed to the race official. Triathlon sport guidance Check the FAQ section of the Xtra Mile Events website, and the Triathlon England website for general information. Drafting Competitors are not permitted to draft off other competitors during the cycle section of a race. The draft zone for sprint and standard distance events is 7m (approximately 3 bike lengths) x 3m, and starts at the front edge of the bike s front wheel. Remember to keep left at all times when you are not overtaking. If you are overtaken it is your responsibility to drop out of the overtaking cyclist s draft zone. Helmets Helmets used for events must meet the minimum standards of ANSI Z90, SNELL B90, EN1078 or equivalent a CE mark is not an approved standard. Helmets must be on and securely fastened before removing your bike from its transition space and remain fastened until you have re-racked your bike. Outside assistance Athletes must not receive outside assistance from anyone who is not part of the event team, including being passed drinks or helped with equipment. The only exception relating to outside assistance is for medical issues, or when safety may be compromised. Transition area Each athlete has their own space within the transition area for their equipment. You are not permitted to mark your space, and your equipment must not hinder other athletes as this will be considered unsporting impedance. When leaving transition for the cycle leg, do not ride your bike until you have reached the mount line. Similarly when returning to the transition area you must be off your bike before the dismount line. Race numbers Athletes need to wear their race numbers at all times during the cycle and run sections and they must be clearly visible. During the cycle section the number needs to be displayed at the rear and during the run it needs to be displayed at the front. The race number provided by Xtra Mile Events must not be cut down or altered in any way. The transfer tattoos should be used in conjunction with the official race number and are not considered a replacement. Unsportsmanlike conduct Xtra Mile Events race officials, event volunteers, spectators and other competitors should be treated with respect and courtesy. Please comply with requests from the race official and event volunteers. Abusive and aggressive behaviour and language will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Course You are required to follow the course outlined in the race booklet and the race briefing. Not completing the specific course or the right number of laps will result in you being disqualified. It is your responsibility to know the course for each element and the number of required laps. Nudity Competitors who are publically nude at any point of the race risk disqualification. You cannot therefore get completely changed in transition. Nudity also includes being topless during the bike or the run, or having front fastening tops unfastened. Mobile phones, MP3 players and other similar equipment These are banned during events, including in transition. Using headphones at any time during the race can lead to instant disqualification. Litter The discarding of gel packs and other items is becoming a major problem at all triathlons. We now have a very strict NO LITTER policy. Gel packs use them but bring the empty sachet back with you. Do not drop water cups unless you are at a drinks station or marshal position. ANY LITTERING WILL BE PUNISHED WITH INSTANT DISQUALIFICATION.

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15 LEEDS XPRESS TRIATHLON 2015 Transition diagram and site plan 15 Below is the intended layout of transition. It it always possible that some changes may be made on the day, e.g for health and safety reasons. Please familiarise yourself with the layout of this area on the day. LEEDS XPRESS TRIATHLON TRANSITION DIAGRAM Mount / Dismount RESULTS TENT FINISH BIKE IN BIKE OUT Transition SWIM IN RUN OUT SWIM OUT POOL School buildings CHANGING ROOMS REGISTRATION LEEDS XPRESS SITE PLAN DIAGRAM SCHOOL ENTRANCE!BEWARE OF CYCLISTS WHEN ENTERING THE SCHOOL BIKE IN BIKE OUT Transition CAR PARK FOR COMPETITORS Walk from here to registration and transition School Buildings POOL REGISTRATION

16 LEEDS XPRESS TRIATHLON 2015 Maps 16 Maps

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